Year 12 Digital Technology
Course Description
In this course students will further develop and apply their computational thinking as well as their digital planning, design and development skills. Achievement standards for this course are centred around computing science, databases, electronics and programming.
Using a variety of modern digital tools, students will work through the technological process. This will include iterative design and problem solving, integration of digital media and information, plus research, testing, production, evaluation and maintenance. Students will explore and create different original outcomes including a database sourced website and computer program. Electronics using the Arduino platform will also be covered, creating an autonomous vehicle for the project.
We ask that a contribution of $50 is made to cover the take-home component of food for students selecting this course.
It is intended to lead into Digital Technologies Level 3 and will be beneficial for future training in Computer Science and IT related industries, whilst the problem-solving skills and technological skills gained will help prepare students for the increasingly diverse technologies of our future.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
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NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.2 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Copywriter, Software Developer, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Manager, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, User Experience Designer, Intelligence Officer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.